Web Final Oct 2015

Gun Tips
By: Lloyd “Duke” Hodges
We are living in dangerous times. With that in mind what
can be done to increase personal and family safety. A simple
replacement of screws in locks on doors that will pass through
the jamb and enter the studs; the same applies to doors .
Windows are a bit different. There are double headed nails
(we call them form nails) that will pin the top and bottom
sash together. Just drill a hole the size of the nail through the
lower sash and into the upper sash about half the thickness of
the material and insert the nail. Time and stealth help the
bad guys and anything you can do to slow their progress is to your advantage. Alarms are great and
may be purchased or leased. Do you have a safe room? That well may save your life. One way in
and out. Don’t forget the phone for 911 calls. A gun will give more protection, however, it should
not be used until you see the villain. Never shoot through the door; you may injure a police officer
who has responded to your situation. Also loudly state you are armed and have called for assistance.
That may be enough to discourage the perp and he may leave. Remain in the safe room until
notified police are in the building. Have a defense plan and practice it with family members. Use
common sense and good judgement. Train with your firearm, unloaded of course, until you know
what all the controls do so during an emergency you will not fumble around with it. Evaluate your
limitations and adjust accordingly. This also applies to a gun. Use as much power as you are capable
to safely handle. Train smart. Observe surroundings.
BE SAFE, BE ALERT, BE ALIVE.
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